Lasagna al Forno -- Baked Lasagna with Meat Sauce

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   Cook lasagne pasta according to package directions for al dente.

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   (In fact it should be even a bit firmer than al dente.)

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   Drain well and separate each strip of lasagne placing the strips on wax paper to avoid the pasta from sticking to itself while it cools.

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   Brown ground round in a sauce pan.

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   When browned, add tomato sauce and simmer together for about 10 minutes.

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   Set aside.

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   Mix together all the ingredients of the filling until all items are well blended.

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   Cover the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan with about 1/2 cup of the ragu.

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   Spread around the bottom of the pan evenly.

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    Place a layer of lasagne pasta on top of the sauce, overlapping the edges just slightly.

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    Spread about 1/3 of the cheese mixture over the pasta.

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    Then spread about 2/3 cup of the sauce over the cheese mixture.

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    Place another layer of pasta on top of the sauce, and repeat the above, ending with a layer of pasta.

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    Spread another 2/3 cup of sauce on this top layer and sprinkle with grated parmesan cheese.

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    Bake, covered with foil, in a preheated 350F for about 30-40 minutes.

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    Remove foil and continue to bake for about 10 minutes more.

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    Allow the lasagne to sit for at least 20 minutes before cutting and serving.

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    Serve with additional sauce and parmesan cheese.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.